Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 84
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2025-04-10T16:45:56Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 84) allocates a specific budget for the operational expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Its main goal is to fund staff salaries and other costs, ensuring the committee can carry out its oversight and legislative work on transportation, infrastructure, and related matters.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding: Provides up to $23,290,035 from the House's general accounts for committee salaries and expenses.
- Session Breakdown:
- Up to $11,102,513 for the first session (January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026).
- Up to $12,187,522 for the second session (January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027).
- Payment Process: Funds are disbursed through vouchers (official requests for payment) authorized by the committee, signed by its chair, and approved by the Committee on House Administration.
- Expenditure Rules: All spending must follow guidelines set by the Committee on House Administration to ensure proper use of funds.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not introduce major changes to broader U.S. law but updates and sets the funding level for this specific congressional committee, replacing similar resolutions from prior Congresses. It maintains the standard process for House committee budgeting under House rules, with no alterations to how committees operate or report.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Supports the House committee's ability to review and influence federal agencies like the Department of Transportation, potentially affecting infrastructure projects and policy oversight without direct budget cuts or increases elsewhere.
- On Citizens: Indirectly benefits the public by enabling the committee to address national issues like roads, bridges, and public transit, though impacts are limited to congressional operations rather than immediate services.
- On International Relations: No direct effects, as the funding is internal to U.S. domestic legislative activities.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Primary: The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, including its members (led by Rep. Graves and Rep. Larsen) and staff, who rely on these funds for daily operations.
- Secondary: The Committee on House Administration, which oversees approvals and regulations; the broader House of Representatives, as it draws from shared budget accounts; and federal transportation agencies subject to the committee's scrutiny.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress authority to determine its internal rules and funding. It reinforces House procedures for committee autonomy while ensuring accountability through oversight.
- Political: As a bipartisan resolution (introduced by leaders from both parties), it promotes smooth committee functioning at the start of a new Congress, potentially facilitating legislative priorities like infrastructure bills without partisan delays. No controversial elements, such as restrictions on spending or policy mandates, are included.
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Sponsor
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Recent Actions
- 2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2025-01-31: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-01-31 — PDF (2 pages)